# SlideWords™ — A Word Puzzle by David Taylor > Unscramble letter tiles to form intersecting words in a challenging word square puzzle. (iPhone/iPad app by Hot Chai Productions.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidewords/id1323937499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hot Chai Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Word - Price: Free - Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 148 MB - Released: 2018-02-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidewords/id1323937499/reviews.md ## What is SlideWords™? Slide the tiles to unscramble the word square—a square of letters that forms valid words both across and down. SlideWords exercises two orthogonal skills which makes it challenging for anyone. If you have a good English vocabulary you may find it easy to discover the words but you'll probably find it difficult to move the tiles into place. If you're good at spatial reasoning you may find it easy to move the tiles into place but you'll probably find it difficult to discover the words. It's surprisingly difficult to solve even the simplest 3x3 word square, and you'll be blown away by the extreme difficulty of a 5x5 word square. Maybe this is why the ancient Greeks believed that the person who could solve a 10x10 word square would become immortal. Enjoy -David ## Key features - Unscramble letter tiles - Form words across and down - Tests vocabulary and spatial reasoning - Challenging word square puzzles - Multiple grid sizes ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidewords/id1323937499/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great mellow time waster *2020-06-16* I love word games and this one is just right. Not too easy, nice graphics, good game play and sounds. I salute the developer. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2018-03-09* I like how I click on the sheep that it makes a noise. Also my screen now has a dent because I been tapping my sheep too much **Developer response:** Haha, love to see a reviewer with a sense of humor! Thank you! By some strange twist of fate, however, you left a Jumpy Friends review for SlideWords, which couldn't be a more opposite game! :) -David ### 2/5 — Mind bender! *2018-02-21* I love the idea of this game. But it took too long to get the hang of how the game actually works. It became more frustrating and the navigating was a little confusing. I ended up giving up. **Developer response:** Thank you for the review! I'm so happy to hear you like the idea of the game! I'm working on an update to make the navigation easier to figure out, and adding some in-game help, too. Hopefully that will make it less frustrating. If you're willing, I'd also love to understand more about what you found frustrating to make sure I'm fixing the right things. Feel free to email me at support@hotchaipro.com. Hope to hear from you! -David ### 4/5 — Great Game! *2018-02-18* Fun and challenging! Like a rubics cube with words instead of colors. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review! I was excited to read your comparison to Rubik's Cube, because that's exactly how I think of it, too! -David ### 4/5 — Fun Game! *2018-02-17* This game is a challenge from the get-go! It takes a little time to get used to the navigation and how the game actually works, but once that’s done your brain gets a workout! I think with a few little tweaks, this will be your favorite go to game all the time! I have played a lot of word games, and they always come up short. Not this one! I love the layout for the game. The slide concept is different, and I like it! Come on and join the fun! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind review, Ellen! I'm working on an update to make the navigation easier to figure out and adding some in-game help, too. Stay tuned! -David ## Frequently asked questions about SlideWords™ ### What is SlideWords™? SlideWords™ is a free word puzzle game where players slide letter tiles to form valid words both across and down in a word square. It's designed to challenge both vocabulary and spatial reasoning skills. ### How difficult is SlideWords™? The difficulty increases with the size of the word square. Even a 3x3 grid can be surprisingly challenging, with larger grids like 5x5 offering an extreme difficulty level. ### What skills does SlideWords™ test? SlideWords™ tests two orthogonal skills: English vocabulary for discovering words and spatial reasoning for arranging the tiles correctly. Players may excel at one skill but find the other more challenging. ### Can I play SlideWords™ offline? Yes, SlideWords™ is a single-player word puzzle game that can be played offline. No internet connection is required to enjoy the game. ### What devices does SlideWords™ support? SlideWords™ is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating system. ### What is the age rating for SlideWords™? SlideWords™ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The game does not contain any mature content. ### How often is SlideWords™ updated? The latest version of SlideWords™ is 1.4, which was last updated on March 18, 2022. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements. ### Does SlideWords™ have ads? No, SlideWords™ does not contain advertisements. The game is completely free to play without any interruptions from ads. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4 — 2022-03-18 New hints show when a word is correct, making the puzzles much easier to solve. Good luck! ### 1.3 — 2018-03-17 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ### 1.2 — 2018-03-13 Easier to learn than ever with more navigation hints and help! Also, I finished APRIORISTIC and earned my horse, so I wanted to brag about that. -David ### 1.1.24 — 2018-03-07 Buttery smooth sliding transitions and wiggly buttons! Just to name a few of the many small new enhancements designed to add more lovely and less frustrating to your SlideWords experience! Puzzle art! Ooh! When you finish a puzzle pack, instead of the old green checkmark, gorgeous new art! And speaking of finishing puzzle packs, it's now easier to do just that since there are only 10 puzzles per pack. Thank you for all the great feedback! Keep it coming! Enjoy! -David ### 1.0 — 2018-02-16 No release notes. ## Apps similar to SlideWords™ | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Color Flood: Board Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-flood-board-puzzle/id6754686796) | — | Free | Games | | [PlusWord - mini crossword](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plusword-mini-crossword/id6468573245) | — | Free | Games | | [Word Slide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-slide/id6480010101) | — | Free | Games | | [Stone Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-words/id1486188266) | 5.0 (8) | $0.99 | Games | | [LettersRush3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lettersrush3d/id6443526295) | — | Free | Games | | [Words Slide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/words-slide/id6474252635) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Hot Chai Productions - [SpeedWords Arena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedwords-arena/id569421432) - [Diamond Blitz Arena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-blitz-arena/id954160715) - [Connect/Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectwords/id1167713458) - [Jumpy Friends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-friends/id1170297933) - [DekaBlox Arena](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dekablox-arena/id1260406027) All apps by Hot Chai Productions: https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*